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Why I Love: 'Team Fortress 2'
Truthfully, I feel a bit guilty when talking about video games so much. I feel this way because I don’t find myself playing them as often as I once did. There’s three reasons for this. The first is that I feel as though the golden era of video games has come to an end (more on that in the future). The second reason is that gaming has become ridiculously expensive over the years, and being a student in 2017 doesn’t exactly have its financial perks.
By -8 years ago in Gamers
A Little Game Called Garry's Mod
A small area of grass, enclosed in an invisible wall, with a square of slightly elevated concrete jutting out above the ground in the center.
By D.C. Perry8 years ago in Gamers
'Pokémon Generations' Trailer: 5 Things We've Learned About The New, Darker Anime
Pokémon is still in the midst of celebrating its 20th anniversary year in the way you’d expect it to. We have a pair of games, Pokémon Sun & Moon, to look forward to which are set to hit the Nintendo 3DS in a couple months and Pokémon GO just released its new buddy system update.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Gaming Legacies: The Console Franchises That Defined Generations
Leaving a legacy is something that every game developer hopes to find when they introduce a new character or game in general. If a game is playable and has truly relatable characters, then it's more likely to have a legacy and a fan-base that wants more. A legacy game brings staying power to the developer and allow them to introduce future iterations and new games as well.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
5 Video Games that Deserve the BIG-BUDGET Movie Treatment
Okay, let's preface this with the fact that I am an avid gamer. I love them! Ever since I got my first Nintendo System (the original one) I've loved disappearing into the worlds that I joined.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Challenge Accepted: 6 100+ Hour Games Well Worth Your Time
Every gamer has their preference as to how long they want to play a game before beating it. They also have a preference as to how much time they're willing to invest to actually complete whatever challenges or missions are available.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
A Lineage Of Assassins: A Quick History of 'Assassin's Creed'
Eight years ago, my whole gaming experience was changed with the release of one game. I was, as were many others, trapped in the Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare circuit. They were the only games I played -- literally -- all day long some days. Then I was introduced to a brotherhood of assassins, and I never looked back. I started on a journey back in 2007 along with many other gamers, as we saw that there was more out there than the first person shooter. We've played through the games and waited patiently for Ubisoft to release the next new assassin and just prior to Halloween this year we were given a new game and new characters and it has been a glorious journey so far.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Japan, Germany, Russia? Where Next for Assassin's Creed?
If you know me, then you probably know that Assassin's Creed is unequivocally my all time favorite video game franchise. I have spent more hours than I probably am willing to admit pouring into my beautiful assassins over the last 8 years, yet I wouldn't change a thing. Assassin's Creed, to me, has been one of those games that wasn't about completing or mastering, it has always been about experiencing and being a part of something with a bigger story arc outside of the simple hack/slash or a streamline 1st person shooter. There's something that just draws me into the bigger story as it progresses through the different Assassins' individual lives.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
'Far Cry 5' Brings The Danger A Little Too Close To Home
Far Cry 5 is officially a politically-infused game that has divided countless gamers across their political affiliations, and with what Ubisoft just dropped at their #E32017 Press Conference - Far Cry 5 is like a primed explosive just ready to explode.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Everything You Need To Know From Uncovered: 'Final Fantasy XV'
I'll be honest, I'm still freaking out. A lot of information was thrown at me last night during Square Enix's Uncovered event, and it had Final Fantasy fans understandably excited about a lot of things. Twitter was buzzing late into the evening as everything rolled out. There was a lot to take in at the event, with several announcements being made and a lot of big names from the company coming up and saying their piece. After getting a chance to process the whirlwind of information I was in, here's everything from Uncovered that I'm absolutely excited about.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Gamers
'Final Fantasy XV Deluxe' And 'Ultimate Collector's Edition' Are Available
As of March 30 at 9:00 p.m. PST, Final Fantasy XV: Deluxe Edition and Final Fantasy XV: Ultimate Collector's Edition have been made available for pre-order. Square Enix announced their availability during its Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event on the same day. The Ultimate Collector's Edition will have only 30,000 copies available for the public, making it a very limited run. But it won't be cheap, with the Ultimate Collector's Edition setting you back a whopping $269.99. It's currently available on the Square Enix Online Store.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Gamers
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Shows Off Its Moves
Yesterday, EA Dice released two videos highlighting some of the cool stuff we can expect in their upcoming follow up to their hit game Mirror's Edge. The first video is called 'Movement' and it's exactly what it says on the tin. It shows how movement is going to be handled in Mirror's Edge Catalyst.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Gamers